What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Liestal?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Liestal is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Liestal?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Liestal is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Liestal?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Liestal. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Liestal via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Geneva to Liestal?

The distance between Geneva and Liestal is 243 km. The road distance is 235.6 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Liestal without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Liestal without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Liestal?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Geneva to Liestal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Liestal train from?

Geneva to Liestal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Liestal?

The best way to get from Geneva to Liestal is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 3m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 210 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Geneva to Liestal train arrive?

Geneva to Liestal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Liestal?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Liestal is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Geneva to Liestal.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Liestal?

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Where can I stay near Liestal?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Liestal.

Geneva to Liestal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Liestal by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Liestaltrain Ice / ...
3h 12m
CHF 53–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
4h 3m
CHF 25–33
Drive 235.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Liestalcar 235.6 km
2h 27m
CHF 37–53
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Liestaltrain
2h 30m
CHF 101–260
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
3h 56m
CHF 80–201

Geneva to Liestal by train

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3h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.2 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Liestal, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève to Liestal via Bern in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel SBB 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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